In the letter Dr. Thomas discusses problems he has had with their slaves. He explains that he wants to resolve the situation peacefully and that he has no intention of harming Martha: "John I believe was influenced to run away by Matilda...I could...

In the letter he mentions that exams have begun ("I have great doubts as to whether I can pass or not"), and he then discusses his desire to join a company being raised on campus: "The most of my friends have gone into it, and try very hard to get...

In the letter Kohlenberg asks Bankhead to vote against President Wilson's selective service legislation; he believes that the majority of Alabama citizens are against the bill: "Mr. Bankhead, I do not believe that you are one of the Senators that...

In the letter Fort states that members of the committee "are not sentimentalist," nor are they "influenced by union labor." Rather, their sole interest is the "welfare of our State" and the belief that "convicts should be treated sensibly and...

A letter from a person who served on the jury to Governor Miller. T. Gaines Elkins insists that his decision was influenced in no way by outside forces, but was made based only on the evidence provided in the courtroom and the state laws. He...

During the meeting the Board discussed a recent demonstration at the segregated Court House Restaurant in downtown Montgomery, which was led by students from Alabama State College. Dr. H. Councill Trenholm, president of the school, appeared before...

This speech was originally broadcast on a local television station during the last days of the Selma to Montgomery March. In it, Porterfield denounces the demonstration, especially the "so-called preachers" who are participating. He argues that "it...

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